GeForce GTX 1650

ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 3.0, 4GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, 1x 6-pin Power Connector, IP5X Dust Resistance, Space-Grade Lubricant)

ASUS GEFORCE GTX 1650 TUF Gaming OC Edition 4GB GDDR6 TUF-GTX1650-O4GD6-P-GAMING Video Card

MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 128-Bit HDMI/DP 4GB GDRR5 HDCP Support DirectX 12 Dual Fan VR Ready OC Graphics Card (GTX 1650 Gaming X 4G)

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Cyberpunk 2077

Forza Horizon 5

God of War

Counter Strike 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resident evil 4

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The GTX 1060 3GB graphics card was released in 2016 by Nvidia. It was designed as a budget-friendly option for gamers who wanted to play the latest games at high graphics settings and 1080p resolution without breaking the bank. The release of the GTX 1060 3GB was met with great anticipation, as it offered a balance between affordability and performance that was unmatched at the time. The card quickly gained popularity among gamers, and its release was considered a significant milestone in the mid-range graphics card market.

GTX 1060 3GB Release Date

The GTX 1060 3GB is a mid-range graphics card that was released in 2016. It offers a significant boost in performance over its predecessor, the GTX 960, thanks to its improved architecture and increased VRAM capacity. The GTX 1060 3GB has a power consumption of 120W, which is relatively low for a graphics card of its performance class. The card features 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM, which is sufficient for running modern games at 1080p resolution with high settings. The GTX 1060 3GB also supports Nvidia's G-Sync technology, which helps to eliminate screen tearing and provides a smoother gaming experience. <ul> <li>Architecture: Pascal</li> <li>Process Size: 16 nm</li> <li>Transistors: 4,400 million</li> <li>Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16</li> <li>Compute Units: 9</li> <li>Stream Processors: 1152</li> <li>Texture Units: 72</li> <li>ROP Units: 48</li> <li>Base Clock: 1506 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1708 MHz</li> <li>Memory Speed: 2002 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 3 GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Bus: 192 bit</li> <li>Bandwidth: 192.2 GB/s</li> <li>Power Connectors: 1x 6-pin</li> <li>TDP: 120 W</li> </ul>

GTX 1060 3GB Specs

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 3GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), 03G-P4-6162-KR

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Benchmark

GeForce GTX 970

The GeForce GTX 970 was released by Nvidia in September 2014, alongside its higher-end counterpart, the GTX 980. It was designed to offer high-quality gaming performance at a more affordable price point compared to other high-end graphics cards. The GTX 970 quickly gained popularity among PC gamers due to its impressive performance and energy efficiency, and it remained a popular choice for several years after its release.

GTX 970 Release Date

The GTX 970 is a powerful graphics card designed to deliver top-notch performance to PC gamers. One of its key features is the 4GB of VRAM, which allows it to run even the most demanding games at high resolutions with smooth performance. Another notable aspect of the GTX 970 is its relatively low power consumption of around 145 watts, making it a more energy-efficient option compared to other high-end graphics cards. With its impressive VRAM and energy efficiency, the GTX 970 was a popular choice among gamers who required high-quality graphics without sacrificing too much power. Here are the key specifications for the GTX 970: <ul> <li>GPU Clock: 1050 MHz</li> <li>Memo>ry Clock: 1750 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 4GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 4096 x 2160</li> <li>Power Consumption: 145 watts</li> <li>DirectX: 12.0</li> <li>OpenGL: 4.5</li> <li>TDP: 145 watts</li> <li>Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort</li> </ul>

GTX 970 Specs

EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ Cooling Graphics Card (04G-P4-3975-KR)

Iceberg Tech

Review & Benchmark

GeForce RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 was released by Nvidia in January 2019, following the release of the higher-end RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 in late 2018. The RTX 2060 was designed to offer gamers an affordable entry point into the world of real-time ray tracing, a technology that allows for more realistic lighting and reflections in games. The RTX 2060 quickly became a popular choice among PC gamers due to its strong performance, energy efficiency, and reasonable price point compared to other high-end graphics cards.

RTX 2060 Release Date

The RTX 2060 is a high-end graphics card from Nvidia based on the Turing architecture. It features 1920 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 192-bit memory interface. The RTX 2060 has a base clock speed of 1365 MHz and a boost clock speed of 1680 MHz. In terms of power consumption, the RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160W and requires an 8-pin power connector. It also supports real-time ray tracing, DLSS, and other advanced gaming features. With its powerful performance and relatively low power consumption, the RTX 2060 is a popular choice for gamers and content creators who require a high-end GPU. HTML list of RTX 2060 specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: Turing</li> <li>Core Clock: 1365 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1680 MHz</li> <li>CUDA Cores: 1920</li> <li>Memory Size: 6GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 192-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 336 GB/s</li> <li>Power Connector: 8-pin</li> <li>Power Consumption: 160W</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Real-Time Ray Tracing: Yes</li> <li>DLSS: Yes</li> </ul>

RTX 2060 Specs

KAER Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDRR6 192-Bit HDMI/DP/DVI 1680MHz Dual Fans ray-tracing Graphics Card

GAMING BENCH

25 Games Tested

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

51RISC GeForce RTX 2060 Super Graphics Card, 8GB GDDR6 256bit PCIe 4.0 x16 DP HDMI DVI Ray Tracing Video Card for Gaming PC 2K Game Card

Random Benchmark

Test In 15 Games

GeForce RTX 3060

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 15 Gbps GDRR6 192-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fan Ampere OC Graphics Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12G (rev. 2.0) Graphics Card, 2X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD Rev2.0 Video Card

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC, Gaming Graphics Card - NVIDIA RTX 3060, 12GB GDDR6 Memory, 192-bit, 15 Gbps

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge 12GB GDDR6 192-bit 15 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, IceStorm 2.0 Cooling, Active Fan Control, FREEZE Fan Stop, ZT-A30600E-10M

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC highlights its impressive performance, being faster than the RTX 2070 and 20% faster than the RTX 2060. It boasts features like 12 GB VRAM, efficient cooling, and overclocking potential. However, its cooler is relatively louder, and it faces supply constraints impacting its pricing and availability. Ideal for 1440p gaming without raytracing or 1080p with high refresh rates, it offers hardware-accelerated raytracing, DLSS support, and HDMI 2.1. Overall, the RTX 3060 offers a strong value proposition in its segment.

TechPowerUp

Shadow Seven

16 Games in 2022

Radeon RX 6400

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6400 Graphics Card GDDR6 1080 FHD 4GB PCIE 4.0 HDMI Video Card

ShadowSeven

 Test in 10 Games

Radeon RX 6600

ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RX6600 CLD 8G

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is praised for its performance in 1080p gaming. It's noted for its energy efficiency, quiet operation, compact design, and support for ray tracing and HDMI 2.1. The RX 6600 matches the RX 5700 and RTX 2070 in performance, falling slightly behind the RTX 3060. Its limitations include a higher market price than the MSRP, limited supply, and modest ray tracing performance. The review suggests it as a good choice for 1080p gaming due to its efficient performance and low power consumption.

MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Graphics Card 8GB Memory

Test in 22 Games  2024

Radeon RX 7600

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce GTX 1650	3552	$249
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	3869	$249
GeForce GTX 970	3648	$359

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 2060	7601	$199
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	8781	$239
GeForce RTX 3060	8739	$299

RX 6400 vs RX 6600

Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6400

Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6600

Is RX 6400 better than RX 6600?